KOLKATA, 11 SEPT: Be careful and check twice before your loved one is administered an injection in any medical facility as there is a high possibility that they may be injected with used and untrea

JAIPUR: Taking a strong stand against encroachments in and around the Ramgarh Dam catchment area, the high court on Thursday directed the state government to cancel all land allotments that are ham

Allowing Coke to launch drinking water scheme S. Faizi, environment expert member of the Plachimada High Power Committee, has accused the Health Department of having given a public relations opportunity to Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Limited so as to subvert the Plachimada Coca-Cola Victims Relief and Compensation Claims Special Tribunal Bill, 2011, passed unanimously by the Kerala Assem

The Regional Office of the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has recommended closure of the production unit of Dharwad Milk Union for its failure to check pollution.

POLLUTING ACT: Effluent discharged from the production unit of Dharwad Milk Union flows through a drain.

SHILLONG, The South West Khasi Hills Unit of the Khasi Students

Pollution control board

Farmers

AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat high court has sought explanations from six companies and the state government over complaints of pollution by villagers in Sanand taluka that companies discharge chemical effluents in gaucher land.

Acting on a PIL filed by an NGO on behalf of Chacharwadi-Vasna village, a division bench headed by chief justice directed the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (JPCB) to inquire

Almost a year ago, the Ashok Gehlot government in the state enforced a blanket ban on the use of plastic bags in the state. The move was much appreciated and welcomed.

Villagers fear adverse effect on agriculture operations
VIRUDHUNAGAR: Collector M. Balaji has instructed the officials of Madras Cements Limited (MCL) to take up various confidence building measures to clear environmental concerns of the people of eight panchayats in and around R.R.